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Bridges are designed for long service lives, often 100 to 120 years, and must remain safe and reliable throughout their lifespan. While a bridge may appear to be a straightforward structure enabling transportation, its performance has a direct impact on economic activity and the daily lives of the communities that rely on it. At the same time, bridges are frequently located in challenging environments and subjected to heavy loading, both of which can accelerate deterioration.
In this webinar, Structural Engineer Eng Phin introduces the fundamentals of bridge forensics, with a particular focus on Pre‑Stressed Concrete (PSC) bridges – one of the most common bridge types in Hong Kong and around the world. The session covers key topics including structural systems, typical failure modes, and widely used investigation techniques.
